RHUBARB OAT DESSERT

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I often make this old-fashioned favorite in spring when fresh rhubarb is plentiful. But it also works well with frozen rhubarb. It's pretty and pink...and has a nice crunch, thanks to the oatmeal crust and topping. -Shirley Dreher, Clark, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1-1/4 cups cold water, divided
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
Ice cream, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, nuts, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press 3 cups into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside., Soak rhubarb in 1 cup cold water for 3 minutes; drain. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in remaining cold water until smooth. Add rhubarb, vanilla and food coloring if desired. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over crust; sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 23-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.